Acar (Indonesian Garden Salad)

1. 1/2 cup water
2. 1/2 cup white vinegar
3. 1 slice ginger root, crushed
4. 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
5. 3 teaspoons salt
6. 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
7. 5 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
8. 1 cup carrot, finely shredded
9. 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced

In salad bowl combine first five ingredients. Add vegetables. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate at least one hour.